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April 15, 2026
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Act on the fuel crisis! Opposition's demands to Ruto

Act on the fuel crisis! Opposition's demands to Ruto

β€œIt should be noted that in Uganda, the pump prices for petrol and diesel average Sh175/Litre, Sh170/Litre respectively yet the supply transits through our port in Mombasa.” ..

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Kenyan opposition leaders are demanding action from President William Ruto to address the rising fuel prices, proposing several measures to cushion consumers.

  • The opposition specifically called for a special parliamentary sitting to review and potentially cancel the government-to-government fuel supply arrangement involving Saudi Aramco, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC).
  • Key figures involved include former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who read the joint statement, and calls for the resignation of Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui.
  • Other proposals include suspending the Road Maintenance Levy, the affordable housing levy, some NSSF deductions, and VAT on fuel.

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